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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 455.22 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 455.22 and 260.20 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 455.22 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/455.22 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 455.22 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 118,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,446.25/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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