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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 457.97 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 457.97 and 244.86 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 457.97 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/457.97 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 457.97 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 112,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,137.31/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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