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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 468.01 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 468.01 and 319.12 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 468.01 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/468.01 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 468.01 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 149,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,351.35/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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