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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.14 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.14 and 242.76 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.14 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.14 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.14 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 110,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,489.79/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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