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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 466.41 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 466.41 and 244.60 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 466.41 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/466.41 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 466.41 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 114,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,083.89/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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