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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 505.88 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 505.88 and 155.28 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 505.88 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/505.88 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 505.88 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 78,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,553.05/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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