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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 465.36 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 465.36 and 264.44 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 465.36 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/465.36 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 465.36 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 123,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,059.80/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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