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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.35 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.35 and 105.82 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.35 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.35 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.35 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 53,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,476.14/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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