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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 455.62 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 455.62 and 242.97 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 455.62 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/455.62 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 455.62 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 110,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,701.99/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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