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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 466.98 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 466.98 and 183.14 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 466.98 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/466.98 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 466.98 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 85,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.01/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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