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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.18 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.18 and 254.15 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.18 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.18 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.18 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 118,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,225.50/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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