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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 466.73 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 466.73 and 307.99 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 466.73 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/466.73 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 466.73 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 143,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,748.17/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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