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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 506.24 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 506.24 and 183.49 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 506.24 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/506.24 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 506.24 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 92,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,887.45/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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