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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.38 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.38 and 154.96 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.38 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.38 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.38 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 78,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,467.57/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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