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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 466.19 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 466.19 and 249.04 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 466.19 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/466.19 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 466.19 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 116,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,099.96/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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