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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 456.52 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 456.52 and 243.76 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 456.52 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/456.52 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 456.52 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 111,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,281.32/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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