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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 455.10 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 455.10 and 270.86 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 455.10 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/455.10 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 455.10 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 123,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,268.39/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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