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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 504.63 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 504.63 and 182.22 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 504.63 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/504.63 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 504.63 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 91,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,955.02/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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