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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 504.28 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 504.28 and 244.97 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 504.28 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/504.28 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 504.28 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 123,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,534.61/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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