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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 464 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/464 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 464 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 115,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,823.68/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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