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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 468.08 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 468.08 and 183.95 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 468.08 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/468.08 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 468.08 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 86,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,100.06/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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