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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 466.10 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 466.10 and 254.50 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 466.10 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/466.10 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 466.10 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 118,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,622.45/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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