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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.57 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.57 and 183.57 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.57 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.57 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.57 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 85,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,828.57/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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