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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.05 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.05 and 215.78 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.05 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.05 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.05 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 109,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191.86/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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