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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 472.08 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 472.08 and 244 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 472.08 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/472.08 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 472.08 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 115,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,187.52/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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