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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 466.17 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 466.17 and 302.63 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 466.17 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/466.17 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 466.17 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 141,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074.70/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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