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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 465.18 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 465.18 and 281.68 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 465.18 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/465.18 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 465.18 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 131,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,031.90/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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