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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.07 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.07 and 244.40 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.07 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.07 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.07 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 123,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,683.51/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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