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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 505.70 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 505.70 and 144.76 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 505.70 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/505.70 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 505.70 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 73,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,205.13/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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