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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.67 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.67 and 242.28 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.67 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.67 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.67 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 110,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,156.24/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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