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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 466.72 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 466.72 and 182.95 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 466.72 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/466.72 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 466.72 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 85,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,387.94/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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