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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.64 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.64 and 244.09 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.64 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.64 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.64 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 111,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,947.14/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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