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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 466.32 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 466.32 and 264.82 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 466.32 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/466.32 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 466.32 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 123,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,490.86/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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