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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.49 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.49 and 236.58 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.49 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.49 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.49 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 107,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,759.82/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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