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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 457.38 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 457.38 and 244.44 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 457.38 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/457.38 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 457.38 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 111,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.97/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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