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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 455 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 455 and 259.98 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 455 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/455 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 455 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 118,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,290.90/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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