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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 459.21 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 459.21 and 244.39 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 459.21 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/459.21 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 459.21 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 112,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,225.11/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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