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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 507.22 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 507.22 and 155.38 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 507.22 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/507.22 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 507.22 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 78,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,811.84/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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