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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 502.77 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 502.77 and 307.50 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 502.77 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/502.77 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 502.77 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 154,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,601.78/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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