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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.56 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.56 and 154.59 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.56 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.56 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.56 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 78,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,154.52/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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