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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 506.07 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 506.07 and 215.34 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 506.07 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/506.07 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 506.07 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 108,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,977.11/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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