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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 468.56 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 468.56 and 313.48 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 468.56 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/468.56 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 468.56 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 146,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,884.19/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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