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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 465.66 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 465.66 and 336.24 is: 464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 465.66 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/465.66 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 465.66 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 156,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.52/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.17

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