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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 455.79 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 455.79 and 243.11 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 455.79 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/455.79 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 455.79 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 110,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,807.11/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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