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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.95 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.95 and 154.85 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.95 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.95 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.95 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 78,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,346.36/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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