Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 464 and 249.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337.10, 464 and 249.62 is: 343.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337.10 : 464 = 249.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337.10/464 = 249.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337.10x = 464 × 249.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337.10x = 115,823.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,823.68/337.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343.59
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