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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 505.82 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 505.82 and 215.67 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 505.82 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/505.82 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 505.82 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 109,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,090.74/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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