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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 506.12 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 506.12 and 154.86 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 506.12 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/506.12 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 506.12 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 78,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.74/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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