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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.02 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.02 and 244.68 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.02 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.02 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.02 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 114,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,025.77/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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