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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.04 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.04 and 244.92 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.04 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.04 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.04 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 112,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,183.16/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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