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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 506.06 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 506.06 and 152.32 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 506.06 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/506.06 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 506.06 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 77,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,083.06/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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