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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 499.37 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 499.37 and 312.12 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 499.37 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/499.37 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 499.37 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 155,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861.80/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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