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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 505.32 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 505.32 and 154.50 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 505.32 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/505.32 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 505.32 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 78,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,071.94/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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