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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.55 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.55 and 142.11 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.55 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.55 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.55 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 71,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843.71/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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