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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 505.30 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 505.30 and 215.28 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 505.30 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/505.30 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 505.30 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 108,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,777.92/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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