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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 495.80 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 495.80 and 244.24 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 495.80 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/495.80 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 495.80 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 121,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,094.19/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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