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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 498 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 498 and 244.82 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 498 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/498 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 498 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 121,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,920.36/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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