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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466.29 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466.29 and 280.17 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466.29 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466.29 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466.29 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 130,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,640.47/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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