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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 467.93 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 467.93 and 324.40 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 467.93 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/467.93 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 467.93 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 151,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,796.49/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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