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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 505.86 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 505.86 and 154.55 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 505.86 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/505.86 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 505.86 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 78,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,178.13/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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