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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 506.30 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 506.30 and 154.93 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 506.30 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/506.30 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 506.30 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 78,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,441.06/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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