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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 505.77 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 505.77 and 215.62 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 505.77 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/505.77 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 505.77 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 109,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,054.13/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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