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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 505.98 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 505.98 and 145.24 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 505.98 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/505.98 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 505.98 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 73,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,488.54/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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