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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 455.90 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 455.90 and 251.78 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 455.90 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/455.90 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 455.90 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 114,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,782.96/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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