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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.80 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.80 and 145.52 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.80 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.80 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.80 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 73,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,749.54/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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