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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 465.96 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 465.96 and 272.08 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 465.96 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/465.96 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 465.96 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 126,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,778.40/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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