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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 465.50 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 465.50 and 259.10 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 465.50 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/465.50 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 465.50 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 120,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609.66/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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