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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 465.59 and 319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 465.59 and 319.91 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 465.59 = 319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/465.59 = 319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 465.59 × 319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 148,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,945.47/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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