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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.67 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.67 and 215.03 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.67 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.67 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.67 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 108,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,730.62/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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