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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 456.12 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 456.12 and 247.98 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 456.12 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/456.12 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 456.12 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 113,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,108.64/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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