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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 465 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 465 and 267.12 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 465 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/465 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 465 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 124,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,210.80/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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