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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 454.55 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 454.55 and 255.27 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 454.55 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/454.55 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 454.55 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 116,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,031.70/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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