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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.59, 467.25 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.59, 467.25 and 183.34 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.59 : 467.25 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.59/467.25 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.59x = 467.25 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.59x = 85,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663.28/338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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