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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 456.32 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 456.32 and 253.28 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 456.32 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/456.32 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 456.32 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 115,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,576.73/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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