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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 465.96 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 465.96 and 250.56 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 465.96 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/465.96 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 465.96 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 116,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,750.94/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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