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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 456.42 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 456.42 and 247.69 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 456.42 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/456.42 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 456.42 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 113,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,050.67/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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