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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.38 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.38 and 215.35 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.38 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.38 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.38 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 108,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,831.92/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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