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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 456.71 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 456.71 and 243.77 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 456.71 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/456.71 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 456.71 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 111,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,328.69/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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