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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.28 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.28 and 303.68 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.28 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.28 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.28 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 141,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,296.23/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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