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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 465.22 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 465.22 and 294.25 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 465.22 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/465.22 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 465.22 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 136,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,890.99/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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