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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.59, 468.63 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.59, 468.63 and 184.34 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.59 : 468.63 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.59/468.63 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.59x = 468.63 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.59x = 86,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,387.25/339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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