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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 459.78 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 459.78 and 244.91 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 459.78 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/459.78 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 459.78 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 112,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,604.72/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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