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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 505.58 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 505.58 and 245.23 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 505.58 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/505.58 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 505.58 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 123,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,983.38/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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