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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 505.14 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 505.14 and 310.33 is: 465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 505.14 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/505.14 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 505.14 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 156,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,759.56/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.50

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