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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466.02 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466.02 and 282.06 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466.02 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466.02 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466.02 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 131,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,445.60/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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