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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 465.87 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 465.87 and 268.33 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 465.87 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/465.87 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 465.87 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 125,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,006.90/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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