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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 505.23 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 505.23 and 246.18 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 505.23 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/505.23 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 505.23 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 124,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,377.52/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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