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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.37, 504.70 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.37, 504.70 and 182.41 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.37 : 504.70 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.37/504.70 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.37x = 504.70 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.37x = 92,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,059.80/336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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