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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.72 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.72 and 242.08 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.72 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.72 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.72 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 110,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,078.62/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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