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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 472.98 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 472.98 and 244.84 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 472.98 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/472.98 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 472.98 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 115,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,804.42/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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