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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 505.76 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 505.76 and 152.27 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 505.76 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/505.76 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 505.76 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 77,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,008.79/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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