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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 456.60 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 456.60 and 241.18 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 456.60 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/456.60 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 456.60 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 110,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,119.30/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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