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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.76 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.76 and 154.62 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.76 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.76 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.76 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 78,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200.61/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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