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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.46 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.46 and 182.77 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.46 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.46 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.46 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 85,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254.18/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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