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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.82 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.82 and 144.70 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.82 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.82 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.82 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 73,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,191.25/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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