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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 506.77 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 506.77 and 145.47 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 506.77 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/506.77 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 506.77 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 73,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,719.83/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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