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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 456.44 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 456.44 and 242.49 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 456.44 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/456.44 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 456.44 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 110,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682.63/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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