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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 507.12 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 507.12 and 145.44 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 507.12 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/507.12 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 507.12 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 73,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,755.53/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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