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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 505.77 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 505.77 and 154.77 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 505.77 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/505.77 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 505.77 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 78,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278.02/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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