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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 467.37 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 467.37 and 183.42 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 467.37 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/467.37 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 467.37 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 85,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,725.94/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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