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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 505.74 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 505.74 and 142.34 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 505.74 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/505.74 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 505.74 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 71,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,990.02/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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