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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 506.01 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 506.01 and 246.02 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 506.01 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/506.01 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 506.01 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 124,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,488.58/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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