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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 506.13 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 506.13 and 154.77 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 506.13 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/506.13 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 506.13 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 78,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,333.74/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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