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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 466.66 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 466.66 and 182.91 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 466.66 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/466.66 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 466.66 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 85,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354.57/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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