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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 507.06 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 507.06 and 155.38 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 507.06 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/507.06 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 507.06 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 78,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786.98/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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