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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 469.15 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 469.15 and 184.70 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 469.15 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/469.15 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 469.15 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 86,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652.72/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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