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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 456.66 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 456.66 and 243.84 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 456.66 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/456.66 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 456.66 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 111,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,351.97/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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