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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 455.58 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 455.58 and 315.51 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 455.58 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/455.58 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 455.58 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 143,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,740.05/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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