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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 465.06 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 465.06 and 254.14 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 465.06 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/465.06 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 465.06 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 118,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,190.35/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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