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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 453.84 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 453.84 and 242.12 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 453.84 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/453.84 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 453.84 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 109,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,883.74/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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