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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.85 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.85 and 154.71 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.85 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.85 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.85 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 78,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,259.28/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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