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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 506.01 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 506.01 and 311.73 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 506.01 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/506.01 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 506.01 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 157,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,738.50/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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