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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 505.51 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 505.51 and 182.65 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 505.51 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/505.51 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 505.51 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 92,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,331.40/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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