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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 467.11 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 467.11 and 183.23 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 467.11 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/467.11 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 467.11 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 85,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,590.49/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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