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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.16 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.16 and 242.52 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.16 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.16 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.16 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 112,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,810.60/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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