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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 465.26 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 465.26 and 258.96 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 465.26 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/465.26 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 465.26 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 120,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,482.43/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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