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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 465.71 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 465.71 and 254.94 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 465.71 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/465.71 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 465.71 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 118,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,728.11/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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