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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.74 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.74 and 155.24 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.74 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.74 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.74 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 78,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666.32/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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