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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.80 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.80 and 318.30 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.80 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.80 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.80 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 160,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,996.14/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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