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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 504.85 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 504.85 and 215.16 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 504.85 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/504.85 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 504.85 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 108,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,623.53/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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