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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 454.86 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 454.86 and 242.16 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 454.86 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/454.86 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 454.86 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 110,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,148.90/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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