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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 466.23 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 466.23 and 267.32 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 466.23 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/466.23 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 466.23 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 124,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,630.27/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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