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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 505.89 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 505.89 and 183.24 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 505.89 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/505.89 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 505.89 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 92,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,699.28/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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