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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.02 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.02 and 278.16 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.02 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.02 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.02 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 129,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,349.96/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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