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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 455.69 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 455.69 and 295.38 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 455.69 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/455.69 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 455.69 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 134,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,600.24/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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