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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.55 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.55 and 155.04 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.55 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.55 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.55 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 78,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,535.51/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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