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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 464.86 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 464.86 and 335.71 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 464.86 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/464.86 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 464.86 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 156,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,057.48/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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