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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 456.22 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 456.22 and 274.53 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 456.22 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/456.22 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 456.22 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 125,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,247.10/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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