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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 455.73 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 455.73 and 302.33 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 455.73 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/455.73 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 455.73 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 137,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,780.86/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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