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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 456.02 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 456.02 and 247.86 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 456.02 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/456.02 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 456.02 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 113,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,030.03/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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