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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 506.99 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 506.99 and 155.33 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 506.99 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/506.99 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 506.99 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 78,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,750.51/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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