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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 505.22 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 505.22 and 310.62 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 505.22 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/505.22 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 505.22 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 156,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,931.44/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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