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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 467.26 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 467.26 and 183.35 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 467.26 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/467.26 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 467.26 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 85,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,669.78/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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