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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 459.53 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 459.53 and 244.54 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 459.53 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/459.53 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 459.53 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 112,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,373.47/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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