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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 506.69 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 506.69 and 155.06 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 506.69 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/506.69 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 506.69 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 78,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,567.35/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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