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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 464.45 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 464.45 and 252.72 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 464.45 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/464.45 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 464.45 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 117,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,374.54/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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