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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 465.96 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 465.96 and 250.47 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 465.96 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/465.96 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 465.96 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 116,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,709.00/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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