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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 506.28 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 506.28 and 154.93 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 506.28 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/506.28 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 506.28 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 78,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,437.96/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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