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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.29 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.29 and 154.39 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.29 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.29 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.29 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 78,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011.72/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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