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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 456.05 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 456.05 and 318.38 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 456.05 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/456.05 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 456.05 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 145,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,197.20/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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