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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 507.72 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 507.72 and 184.28 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 507.72 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/507.72 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 507.72 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 93,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,562.64/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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