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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 465.05 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 465.05 and 217.53 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 465.05 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/465.05 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 465.05 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 101,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,158.91/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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