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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 505.32 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 505.32 and 246.48 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 505.32 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/505.32 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 505.32 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 124,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,551.27/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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