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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 506 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 506 and 154.71 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 506 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/506 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 506 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 78,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.26/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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