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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 457.02 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 457.02 and 243.80 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 457.02 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/457.02 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 457.02 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 111,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.48/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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