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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.34 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.34 and 145.26 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.34 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.34 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.34 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 73,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.95/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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