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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 505.23 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 505.23 and 154.42 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 505.23 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/505.23 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 505.23 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 78,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,017.62/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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