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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 466.56 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 466.56 and 304.65 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 466.56 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/466.56 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 466.56 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 142,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,137.50/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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