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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 494.67 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 494.67 and 243.38 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 494.67 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/494.67 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 494.67 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 120,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,392.78/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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