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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.40 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.40 and 154.52 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.40 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.40 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.40 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 78,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,096.06/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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