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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 506.31 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 506.31 and 155.10 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 506.31 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/506.31 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 506.31 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 78,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,528.68/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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