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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.45 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.45 and 145.13 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.45 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.45 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.45 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 73,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,498.92/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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