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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 507.10 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 507.10 and 155.34 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 507.10 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/507.10 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 507.10 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 78,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,772.91/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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