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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 464.25 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 464.25 and 253.51 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 464.25 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/464.25 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 464.25 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 117,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,692.02/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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