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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 505.83 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 505.83 and 142.28 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 505.83 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/505.83 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 505.83 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 71,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,969.49/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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