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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 504.82 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 504.82 and 238.27 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 504.82 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/504.82 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 504.82 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 120,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,283.46/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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