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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 506.01 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 506.01 and 142.35 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 506.01 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/506.01 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 506.01 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 72,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030.52/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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