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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 454.41 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 454.41 and 280.67 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 454.41 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/454.41 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 454.41 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 127,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,536.98/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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