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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 506.10 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 506.10 and 183.34 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 506.10 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/506.10 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 506.10 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 92,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,788.37/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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