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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 466.36 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 466.36 and 250.36 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 466.36 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/466.36 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 466.36 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 116,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,757.89/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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