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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 455.49 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 455.49 and 237 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 455.49 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/455.49 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 455.49 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 107,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,951.13/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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