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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.87 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.87 and 244.16 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.87 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.87 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.87 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 111,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,793.54/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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