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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.32 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.32 and 297.24 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.32 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.32 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.32 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 150,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201.32/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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