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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 505.98 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 505.98 and 106.21 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 505.98 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/505.98 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 505.98 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 53,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740.14/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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