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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 455.70 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 455.70 and 243.42 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 455.70 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/455.70 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 455.70 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 110,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,926.49/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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