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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.25 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.25 and 320.22 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.25 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.25 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.25 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 162,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,111.38/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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