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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 505.68 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 505.68 and 215.64 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 505.68 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/505.68 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 505.68 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 109,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,044.84/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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