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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 465.90 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 465.90 and 258.94 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 465.90 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/465.90 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 465.90 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 120,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,640.15/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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