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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.32 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.32 and 264.64 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.32 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.32 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.32 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 120,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,495.88/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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