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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 456.57 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 456.57 and 243.72 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 456.57 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/456.57 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 456.57 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 111,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,275.24/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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