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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 468.25 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 468.25 and 184.06 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 468.25 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/468.25 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 468.25 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 86,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,187.50/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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