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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 506.52 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 506.52 and 152.69 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 506.52 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/506.52 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 506.52 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 77,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338.01/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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