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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 456.64 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 456.64 and 242.40 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 456.64 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/456.64 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 456.64 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 110,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,689.54/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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