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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 472.86 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 472.86 and 244.40 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 472.86 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/472.86 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 472.86 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 115,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,566.98/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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