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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 464.43 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 464.43 and 306.46 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 464.43 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/464.43 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 464.43 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 142,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,329.22/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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