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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.07, 495.45 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.07, 495.45 and 243.50 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.07 : 495.45 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.07/495.45 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.07x = 495.45 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.07x = 120,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,642.08/330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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