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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 455.52 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 455.52 and 243.40 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 455.52 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/455.52 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 455.52 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 110,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,873.57/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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