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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 464.70 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 464.70 and 253.86 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 464.70 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/464.70 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 464.70 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 117,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,968.74/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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