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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.34 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.34 and 259.38 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.34 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.34 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.34 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 120,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,957.97/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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