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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 466.20 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 466.20 and 259.08 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 466.20 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/466.20 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 466.20 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 120,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,783.10/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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