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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 505.86 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 505.86 and 301.47 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 505.86 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/505.86 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 505.86 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 152,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,501.86/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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