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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 505.49 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 505.49 and 144.93 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 505.49 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/505.49 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 505.49 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 73,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,259.94/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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