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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 457.31 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 457.31 and 244.24 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 457.31 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/457.31 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 457.31 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 111,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,692.86/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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