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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.45, 503.91 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.45, 503.91 and 244.89 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.45 : 503.91 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.45/503.91 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.45x = 503.91 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.45x = 123,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,402.52/336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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