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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 454.56 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 454.56 and 242.54 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 454.56 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/454.56 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 454.56 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 110,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,248.98/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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