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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.59 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.59 and 154.42 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.59 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.59 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.59 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 78,073.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,073.21/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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