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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 467.16 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 467.16 and 308.72 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 467.16 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/467.16 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 467.16 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 144,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,221.64/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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