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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 455.62 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 455.62 and 242.98 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 455.62 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/455.62 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 455.62 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 110,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,706.55/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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