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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 464.99 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 464.99 and 254.49 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 464.99 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/464.99 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 464.99 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 118,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,334.03/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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