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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.18 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.18 and 188.44 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.18 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.18 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.18 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 87,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,846.96/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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