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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 464.50 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 464.50 and 317.41 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 464.50 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/464.50 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 464.50 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 147,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,433.04/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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