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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 465.33 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 465.33 and 243.96 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 465.33 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/465.33 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 465.33 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 113,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,521.91/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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