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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.03 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.03 and 244.19 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.03 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.03 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.03 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 111,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,602.16/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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