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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.65 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.65 and 244.70 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.65 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.65 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.65 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 112,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,474.41/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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