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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 466.02 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 466.02 and 244.46 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 466.02 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/466.02 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 466.02 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 113,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,923.25/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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