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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 506.10 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 506.10 and 144.90 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 506.10 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/506.10 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 506.10 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 73,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333.89/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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