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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 506.32 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 506.32 and 183.20 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 506.32 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/506.32 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 506.32 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 92,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,757.68/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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