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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 465.54 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 465.54 and 264.06 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 465.54 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/465.54 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 465.54 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 122,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,930.49/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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