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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.49 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.49 and 155.04 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.49 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.49 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.49 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 78,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,526.21/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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