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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.29 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.29 and 230.41 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.29 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.29 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.29 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 104,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,903.37/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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