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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 456.08 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 456.08 and 246.33 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 456.08 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/456.08 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 456.08 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 112,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,344.95/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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