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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.38 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.38 and 244.98 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.38 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.38 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.38 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 112,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,293.93/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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