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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 465.72 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 465.72 and 249.05 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 465.72 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/465.72 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 465.72 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 115,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,986.49/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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