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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 502.05 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 502.05 and 318.30 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 502.05 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/502.05 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 502.05 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 159,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802.52/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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