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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 506.03 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 506.03 and 183.15 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 506.03 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/506.03 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 506.03 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 92,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,679.39/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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