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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 465.48 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 465.48 and 185.89 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 465.48 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/465.48 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 465.48 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 86,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,526.22/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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