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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 506.10 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 506.10 and 144.89 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 506.10 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/506.10 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 506.10 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 73,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,328.83/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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