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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 466.31 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 466.31 and 317.02 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 466.31 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/466.31 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 466.31 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 147,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,828.01/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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