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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 507.12 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 507.12 and 145.62 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 507.12 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/507.12 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 507.12 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 73,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846.81/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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