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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.08 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.08 and 183.48 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.08 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.08 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.08 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 92,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,852.11/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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