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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 465.14 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 465.14 and 237.45 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 465.14 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/465.14 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 465.14 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 110,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,445.45/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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