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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 455.16 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 455.16 and 236.62 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 455.16 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/455.16 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 455.16 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 107,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,699.96/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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