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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 506.33 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 506.33 and 215.98 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 506.33 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/506.33 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 506.33 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 109,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,357.15/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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