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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 456.10 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 456.10 and 247.44 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 456.10 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/456.10 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 456.10 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 112,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,857.38/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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