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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 505.44 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 505.44 and 154.59 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 505.44 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/505.44 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 505.44 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 78,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135.97/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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