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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.81, 506.33 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.81, 506.33 and 152.68 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.81 : 506.33 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.81/506.33 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.81x = 506.33 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.81x = 77,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,303.49/337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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