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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.95 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.95 and 282.54 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.95 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.95 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.95 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 131,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,932.05/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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