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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 506.13 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 506.13 and 183.22 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 506.13 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/506.13 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 506.13 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 92,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,733.14/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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