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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 466.02 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 466.02 and 254.82 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 466.02 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/466.02 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 466.02 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 118,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,751.22/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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