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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 464.74 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 464.74 and 315.35 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 464.74 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/464.74 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 464.74 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 146,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,555.76/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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