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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.80 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.80 and 244.44 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.80 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.80 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.80 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 113,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,858.43/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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