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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 505.29 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 505.29 and 154.28 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 505.29 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/505.29 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 505.29 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 77,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.19/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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