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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 454.59 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 454.59 and 242.22 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 454.59 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/454.59 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 454.59 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 110,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,110.79/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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