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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 506.16 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 506.16 and 325.20 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 506.16 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/506.16 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 506.16 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 164,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,603.23/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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