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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 464.70 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 464.70 and 249.96 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 464.70 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/464.70 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 464.70 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 116,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156.41/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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