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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.02 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.02 and 215.10 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.02 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.02 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.02 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 108,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,630.61/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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