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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 467.29 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 467.29 and 332.46 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 467.29 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/467.29 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 467.29 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 155,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,355.23/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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