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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 455.22 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 455.22 and 242.64 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 455.22 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/455.22 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 455.22 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 110,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,454.58/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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