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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466.01 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466.01 and 253.51 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466.01 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466.01 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466.01 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 118,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,138.20/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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