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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 505.26 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 505.26 and 182.75 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 505.26 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/505.26 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 505.26 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 92,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,333.74/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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