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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 464.58 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 464.58 and 249.78 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 464.58 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/464.58 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 464.58 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 116,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,042.79/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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