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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 464.40 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 464.40 and 254.34 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 464.40 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/464.40 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 464.40 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 118,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,115.50/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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