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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 455.04 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 455.04 and 242.28 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 455.04 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/455.04 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 455.04 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 110,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.09/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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