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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 455.47 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 455.47 and 242.23 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 455.47 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/455.47 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 455.47 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 110,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,328.50/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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