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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 465.82 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 465.82 and 190.23 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 465.82 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/465.82 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 465.82 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 88,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,612.94/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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