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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 465.93 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 465.93 and 254.57 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 465.93 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/465.93 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 465.93 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 118,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,609.47/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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