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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.76 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.76 and 144.80 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.76 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.76 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.76 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 73,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234.05/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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