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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 466.26 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 466.26 and 282.04 is: 389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 466.26 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/466.26 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 466.26 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 131,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,503.97/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.66

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