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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 455.16 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 455.16 and 307.24 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 455.16 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/455.16 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 455.16 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 139,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,843.36/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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