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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 498.10 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 498.10 and 244.92 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 498.10 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/498.10 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 498.10 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 121,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,996.82/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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