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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 466.29 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 466.29 and 190.58 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 466.29 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/466.29 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 466.29 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 88,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,863.22/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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