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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.57 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.57 and 259.50 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.57 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.57 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.57 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 120,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,815.42/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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