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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 466.02 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 466.02 and 190.34 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 466.02 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/466.02 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 466.02 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 88,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702.25/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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