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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 465.36 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 465.36 and 272.16 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 465.36 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/465.36 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 465.36 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 126,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,652.38/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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