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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 458.88 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 458.88 and 244.16 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 458.88 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/458.88 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 458.88 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 112,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,040.14/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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