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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 466.20 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 466.20 and 303.93 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 466.20 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/466.20 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 466.20 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 141,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,692.17/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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