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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.18 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.18 and 259.22 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.18 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.18 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.18 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 120,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,843.70/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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