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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 505.97 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 505.97 and 142.41 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 505.97 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/505.97 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 505.97 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 72,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,056.06/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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