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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.46, 496.72 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.46, 496.72 and 244.11 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.46 : 496.72 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.46/496.72 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.46x = 496.72 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.46x = 121,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,251.89/331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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