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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 456.22 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 456.22 and 256.48 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 456.22 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/456.22 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 456.22 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 117,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,011.31/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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