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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 505.88 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 505.88 and 183.26 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 505.88 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/505.88 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 505.88 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 92,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,707.57/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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