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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.81, 466.23 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.81, 466.23 and 322.42 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.81 : 466.23 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.81/466.23 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.81x = 466.23 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.81x = 150,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,321.92/337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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