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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 505.08 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 505.08 and 182.64 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 505.08 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/505.08 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 505.08 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 92,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247.81/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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