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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 465.60 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 465.60 and 250.48 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 465.60 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/465.60 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 465.60 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 116,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,623.49/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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