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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.69 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.69 and 155.27 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.69 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.69 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.69 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 78,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673.76/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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