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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 506.13 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 506.13 and 145 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 506.13 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/506.13 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 506.13 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 73,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,388.85/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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