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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.68 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.68 and 155.18 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.68 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.68 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.68 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 78,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,624.07/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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