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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.86 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.86 and 183.78 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.86 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.86 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.86 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 85,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,983.31/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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