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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.72 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.72 and 155.40 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.72 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.72 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.72 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 78,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,743.51/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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