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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 466.71 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 466.71 and 244.96 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 466.71 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/466.71 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 466.71 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 114,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,325.28/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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