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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.37 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.37 and 145.13 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.37 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.37 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.37 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 73,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,486.95/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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