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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.93 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.93 and 145.47 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.93 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.93 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.93 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 73,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,742.38/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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