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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 465.16 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 465.16 and 288.08 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 465.16 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/465.16 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 465.16 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 134,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,003.29/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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