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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 494.92 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 494.92 and 243.86 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 494.92 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/494.92 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 494.92 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 120,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,687.50/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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