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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.02 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.02 and 267.18 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.02 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.02 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.02 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 124,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,244.04/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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