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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 505.20 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 505.20 and 182.68 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 505.20 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/505.20 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 505.20 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 92,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289.94/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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