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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 465.81 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 465.81 and 244.44 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 465.81 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/465.81 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 465.81 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 113,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,860.27/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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