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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 506.24 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 506.24 and 152.48 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 506.24 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/506.24 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 506.24 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 77,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,191.98/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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