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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 455.93 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 455.93 and 256.42 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 455.93 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/455.93 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 455.93 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 116,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,909.57/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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