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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.47 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.47 and 268.27 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.47 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.47 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.47 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 125,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,138.74/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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