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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 456.72 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 456.72 and 247.90 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 456.72 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/456.72 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 456.72 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 113,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,220.89/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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