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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 466.35 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 466.35 and 254.43 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 466.35 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/466.35 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 466.35 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 118,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,653.43/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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