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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.03, 455.49 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.03, 455.49 and 251.22 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.03 : 455.49 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.03/455.49 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.03x = 455.49 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.03x = 114,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,428.20/330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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