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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 466.08 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 466.08 and 249.88 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 466.08 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/466.08 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 466.08 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 116,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464.07/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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