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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 504.30 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 504.30 and 244.40 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 504.30 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/504.30 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 504.30 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 123,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,250.92/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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