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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 465.80 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 465.80 and 293.37 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 465.80 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/465.80 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 465.80 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 136,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,650.28/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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