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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 455.24 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 455.24 and 281.19 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 455.24 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/455.24 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 455.24 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 128,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,007.53/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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