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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 506.17 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 506.17 and 149.64 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 506.17 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/506.17 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 506.17 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 75,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,742.15/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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