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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 505.86 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 505.86 and 142.38 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 505.86 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/505.86 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 505.86 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 72,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025.44/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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