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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 507.09 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 507.09 and 145.55 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 507.09 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/507.09 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 507.09 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 73,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,804.68/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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