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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 454.79 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 454.79 and 306.52 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 454.79 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/454.79 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 454.79 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 139,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,402.23/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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