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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 506.10 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 506.10 and 215.90 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 506.10 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/506.10 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 506.10 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 109,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,266.99/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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