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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.74 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.74 and 244.53 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.74 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.74 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.74 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 111,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,931.16/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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