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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 465.55 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 465.55 and 244.08 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 465.55 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/465.55 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 465.55 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 113,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,630.83/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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