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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 456.42 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 456.42 and 242.08 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 456.42 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/456.42 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 456.42 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 110,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,490.15/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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