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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 466.38 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 466.38 and 244.96 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 466.38 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/466.38 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 466.38 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 114,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,244.44/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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