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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.60 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.60 and 260.07 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.60 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.60 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.60 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 118,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,486.59/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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