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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.49 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.49 and 154.31 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.49 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.49 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.49 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 77,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,998.86/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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