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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 457.14 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 457.14 and 244.09 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 457.14 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/457.14 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 457.14 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 111,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,583.30/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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