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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.68 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.68 and 154.44 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.68 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.68 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.68 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 78,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,097.22/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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