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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.89 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.89 and 308.42 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.89 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.89 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.89 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 156,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026.59/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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