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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.72 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.72 and 154.38 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.72 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.72 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.72 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 78,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,070.44/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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