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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 456.26 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 456.26 and 243.39 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 456.26 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/456.26 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 456.26 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 111,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,047.90/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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