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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 465.26 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 465.26 and 254.16 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 465.26 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/465.26 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 465.26 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 118,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,250.48/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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