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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.51 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.51 and 308.73 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.51 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.51 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.51 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 154,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,831.18/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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