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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.08 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.08 and 183.02 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.08 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.08 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.08 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 92,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437.22/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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