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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 466.26 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 466.26 and 253.80 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 466.26 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/466.26 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 466.26 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 118,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336.79/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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