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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 509.25 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 509.25 and 185.48 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 509.25 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/509.25 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 509.25 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 94,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,455.69/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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