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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 457.18 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 457.18 and 244.28 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 457.18 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/457.18 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 457.18 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 111,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679.93/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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