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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 506.48 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 506.48 and 155.33 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 506.48 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/506.48 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 506.48 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 78,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,668.23/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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