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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.90, 505.55 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.90, 505.55 and 182.92 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.90 : 505.55 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.90/505.55 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.90x = 505.55 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.90x = 92,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,475.35/336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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