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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 456.33 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 456.33 and 243.46 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 456.33 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/456.33 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 456.33 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 111,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,098.10/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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