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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 465.71 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 465.71 and 190.16 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 465.71 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/465.71 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 465.71 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 88,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,558.56/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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