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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 466.20 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 466.20 and 331.96 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 466.20 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/466.20 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 466.20 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 154,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,759.75/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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