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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 456.62 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 456.62 and 247.82 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 456.62 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/456.62 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 456.62 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 113,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,156.05/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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