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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 316.20 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.70 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.70 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.70 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 160,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,218.54/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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