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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 505.98 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 505.98 and 142.59 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 505.98 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/505.98 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 505.98 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 72,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,147.69/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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