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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 468.71 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 468.71 and 334.38 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 468.71 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/468.71 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 468.71 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 156,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,725.58/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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