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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 506.08 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 506.08 and 154.64 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 506.08 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/506.08 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 506.08 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 78,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,260.21/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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