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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 456.18 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 456.18 and 242.08 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 456.18 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/456.18 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 456.18 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 110,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,432.05/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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