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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 466.32 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 466.32 and 244.66 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 466.32 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/466.32 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 466.32 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 114,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,089.85/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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