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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.48 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.48 and 183.48 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.48 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.48 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.48 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 92,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,928.95/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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