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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.62 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.62 and 144.56 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.62 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.62 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.62 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 73,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,093.69/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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