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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 468.35 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 468.35 and 332.81 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 468.35 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/468.35 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 468.35 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 155,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,871.56/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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