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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.68 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.68 and 182.95 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.68 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.68 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.68 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 92,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513.58/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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