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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 466.02 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 466.02 and 264.20 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 466.02 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/466.02 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 466.02 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 123,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,120.15/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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