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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 454.77 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 454.77 and 256.32 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 454.77 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/454.77 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 454.77 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 116,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,566.65/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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