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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 506.46 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 506.46 and 183.44 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 506.46 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/506.46 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 506.46 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 92,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905.02/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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