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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 466.37 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 466.37 and 254.45 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 466.37 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/466.37 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 466.37 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 118,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,666.67/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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