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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 464.40 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 464.40 and 259.44 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 464.40 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/464.40 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 464.40 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 120,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,483.94/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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