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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.70, 455.88 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.70, 455.88 and 243.22 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.70 : 455.88 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.70/455.88 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.70x = 455.88 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.70x = 110,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,879.13/330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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