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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 505.74 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 505.74 and 246.96 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 505.74 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/505.74 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 505.74 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 124,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,897.55/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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