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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 454.94 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 454.94 and 242.47 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 454.94 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/454.94 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 454.94 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 110,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,308.09/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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