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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.73 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.73 and 215.93 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.73 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.73 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.73 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 109,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,418.21/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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