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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 457.28 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 457.28 and 244 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 457.28 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/457.28 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 457.28 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 111,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,576.32/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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