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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.96 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.96 and 142.26 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.96 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.96 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.96 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 71,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,977.87/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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