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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.43 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.43 and 155.16 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.43 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.43 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.43 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 78,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,577.68/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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