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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 465.28 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 465.28 and 244.20 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 465.28 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/465.28 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 465.28 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 113,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,621.38/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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