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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 465.06 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 465.06 and 254.29 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 465.06 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/465.06 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 465.06 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 118,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,260.11/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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