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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 505.97 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 505.97 and 152.08 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 505.97 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/505.97 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 505.97 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 76,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,945.35/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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