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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 459.09 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 459.09 and 244.28 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 459.09 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/459.09 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 459.09 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 112,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,144.21/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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