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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 466 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 466 and 272 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 466 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/466 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 466 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 126,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,752/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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