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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 505.17 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 505.17 and 245.82 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 505.17 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/505.17 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 505.17 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 124,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,180.89/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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