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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 466.26 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 466.26 and 244.50 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 466.26 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/466.26 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 466.26 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 114,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000.57/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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