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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 464.94 and 281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 464.94 and 281.82 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 464.94 = 281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/464.94 = 281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 464.94 × 281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 131,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,029.39/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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