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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.64 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.64 and 144.53 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.64 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.64 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.64 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 73,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,079.43/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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