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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 454.88 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 454.88 and 242.46 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 454.88 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/454.88 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 454.88 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 110,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,290.81/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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