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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 464.91 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 464.91 and 249.78 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 464.91 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/464.91 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 464.91 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 116,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,125.22/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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