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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 468.88 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 468.88 and 184.52 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 468.88 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/468.88 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 468.88 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 86,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516.10/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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