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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 456.40 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 456.40 and 244.08 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 456.40 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/456.40 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 456.40 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 111,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,398.11/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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