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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 464.38 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 464.38 and 297.88 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 464.38 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/464.38 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 464.38 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 138,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,329.51/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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