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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 473.38 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 473.38 and 244.82 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 473.38 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/473.38 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 473.38 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 115,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893.46/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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