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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 464.82 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 464.82 and 287.32 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 464.82 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/464.82 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 464.82 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 133,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,552.08/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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