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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 503 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 503 and 311.70 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 503 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/503 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 503 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 156,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,785.10/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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