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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.85 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.85 and 142.84 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.85 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.85 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.85 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 72,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,395.21/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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