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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.02 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.02 and 258.47 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.02 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.02 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.02 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 120,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.10/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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