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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 506.41 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 506.41 and 215.28 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 506.41 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/506.41 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 506.41 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 109,019.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,019.41/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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