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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.97 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.97 and 154.89 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.97 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.97 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.97 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 78,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,368.92/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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