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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 506.04 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 506.04 and 154.72 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 506.04 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/506.04 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 506.04 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 78,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,294.51/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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