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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 463.92 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 463.92 and 244.32 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 463.92 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/463.92 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 463.92 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 113,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,344.93/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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