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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.39 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.39 and 295.83 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.39 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.39 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.39 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 137,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,676.32/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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