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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 457.65 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 457.65 and 244.35 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 457.65 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/457.65 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 457.65 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 111,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,826.78/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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