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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 469.12 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 469.12 and 184.69 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 469.12 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/469.12 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 469.12 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 86,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,640.14/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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