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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 453.74 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 453.74 and 241.74 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 453.74 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/453.74 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 453.74 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 109,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,687.11/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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