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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.67 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.67 and 244.46 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.67 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.67 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.67 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 114,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,082.39/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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