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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 466.61 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 466.61 and 264.62 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 466.61 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/466.61 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 466.61 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 123,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,470.68/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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