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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 505.98 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 505.98 and 306.90 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 505.98 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/505.98 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 505.98 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 155,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,285.26/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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