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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 472.70 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 472.70 and 337.30 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 472.70 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/472.70 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 472.70 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 159,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,441.71/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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