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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.08 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.08 and 264.48 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.08 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.08 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.08 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 133,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,583.56/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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