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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 503.91 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 503.91 and 182.28 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 503.91 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/503.91 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 503.91 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 91,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,855.29/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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