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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 455.94 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 455.94 and 243.54 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 455.94 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/455.94 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 455.94 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 111,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,039.63/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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