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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 467.53 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 467.53 and 183.54 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 467.53 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/467.53 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 467.53 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 85,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,810.46/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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