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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 466.52 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 466.52 and 268.08 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 466.52 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/466.52 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 466.52 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 125,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,064.68/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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