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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 464.33 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 464.33 and 287.15 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 464.33 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/464.33 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 464.33 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 133,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,330.76/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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