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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 466.35 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 466.35 and 296.28 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 466.35 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/466.35 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 466.35 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 138,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,170.18/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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