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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.79, 474.07 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.79, 474.07 and 244.16 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.79 : 474.07 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.79/474.07 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.79x = 474.07 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.79x = 115,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750.85/343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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