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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.81, 466.24 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.81, 466.24 and 190.49 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.81 : 466.24 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.81/466.24 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.81x = 466.24 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.81x = 88,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.06/337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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