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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.57 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.57 and 263.14 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.57 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.57 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.57 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 122,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,774.14/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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