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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 455.88 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 455.88 and 242.09 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 455.88 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/455.88 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 455.88 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 110,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,362.97/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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