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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.01 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.01 and 249.58 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.01 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.01 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.01 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 116,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,307.09/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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