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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.38 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.38 and 145.36 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.38 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.38 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.38 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 73,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,607.40/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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