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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.18 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.18 and 254.04 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.18 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.18 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.18 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 118,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,174.33/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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