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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 465.30 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 465.30 and 278.19 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 465.30 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/465.30 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 465.30 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 129,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,441.81/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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