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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466.02 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466.02 and 294.12 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466.02 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466.02 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466.02 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 137,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,065.80/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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