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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.68 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.68 and 144.64 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.68 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.68 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.68 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 73,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,141.56/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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