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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 457.90 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 457.90 and 244.76 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 457.90 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/457.90 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 457.90 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 112,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,075.60/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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