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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 506.08 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 506.08 and 154.80 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 506.08 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/506.08 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 506.08 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 78,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,341.18/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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