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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 464.74 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 464.74 and 243.78 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 464.74 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/464.74 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 464.74 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 113,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,291.96/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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