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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 454.50 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 454.50 and 284.15 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 454.50 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/454.50 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 454.50 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 129,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,143.90/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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