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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 464.67 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 464.67 and 254.07 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 464.67 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/464.67 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 464.67 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 118,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,058.71/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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