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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 505.53 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 505.53 and 154.50 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 505.53 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/505.53 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 505.53 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 78,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,104.39/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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