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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 466.54 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 466.54 and 182.82 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 466.54 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/466.54 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 466.54 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 85,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,294.82/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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