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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 466.24 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 466.24 and 272.48 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 466.24 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/466.24 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 466.24 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 127,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,041.08/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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