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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 466.36 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 466.36 and 260.96 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 466.36 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/466.36 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 466.36 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 121,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,701.31/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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