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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 465.87 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 465.87 and 244.27 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 465.87 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/465.87 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 465.87 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 113,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,798.06/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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