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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 506.26 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 506.26 and 154.78 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 506.26 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/506.26 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 506.26 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 78,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,358.92/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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