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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.50, 457.02 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.50, 457.02 and 242.91 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.50 : 457.02 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.50/457.02 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.50x = 457.02 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.50x = 111,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,014.73/331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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