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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.94 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.94 and 183.83 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.94 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.94 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.94 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 86,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,020.49/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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