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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 505.53 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 505.53 and 183.02 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 505.53 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/505.53 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 505.53 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 92,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,519.57/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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