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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.82 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.82 and 155.30 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.82 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.82 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.82 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 78,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709.15/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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