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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 465.81 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 465.81 and 182.30 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 465.81 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/465.81 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 465.81 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 84,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,916.56/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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