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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 506.10 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 506.10 and 215.52 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 506.10 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/506.10 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 506.10 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 109,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,074.67/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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