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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 505.26 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 505.26 and 313.22 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 505.26 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/505.26 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 505.26 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 158,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,255.01/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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