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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.70 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.70 and 183.83 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.70 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.70 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.70 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 93,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,147.93/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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