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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 465.20 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 465.20 and 300.86 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 465.20 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/465.20 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 465.20 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 139,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960.07/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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