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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 466.32 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 466.32 and 250.18 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 466.32 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/466.32 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 466.32 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 116,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,663.94/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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