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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 455.80 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 455.80 and 251.64 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 455.80 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/455.80 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 455.80 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 114,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,697.51/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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