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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 456.12 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 456.12 and 248.03 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 456.12 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/456.12 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 456.12 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 113,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,131.44/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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