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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 464.28 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 464.28 and 249.68 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 464.28 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/464.28 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 464.28 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 115,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,921.43/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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