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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 454.23 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 454.23 and 242.40 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 454.23 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/454.23 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 454.23 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 110,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,105.35/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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