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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.72 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.72 and 254.46 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.72 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.72 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.72 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 118,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,507.11/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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