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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 465.88 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 465.88 and 182.34 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 465.88 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/465.88 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 465.88 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 84,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,950.19/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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