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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.62 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.62 and 155.28 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.62 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.62 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.62 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 78,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,670.05/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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