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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.48 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.48 and 102.78 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.48 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.48 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.48 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 51,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953.23/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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