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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 466.09 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 466.09 and 264.18 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 466.09 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/466.09 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 466.09 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 123,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,131.66/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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