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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 463.02 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 463.02 and 271.20 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 463.02 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/463.02 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 463.02 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 125,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,571.02/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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