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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 504.84 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 504.84 and 182.50 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 504.84 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/504.84 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 504.84 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 92,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133.30/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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