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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 455.83 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 455.83 and 243.25 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 455.83 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/455.83 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 455.83 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 110,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,880.65/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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