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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 466.23 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 466.23 and 182.60 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 466.23 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/466.23 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 466.23 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 85,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131.98/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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