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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 474.08 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 474.08 and 244.67 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 474.08 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/474.08 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 474.08 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 115,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,992.91/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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