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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 456.19 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 456.19 and 265.33 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 456.19 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/456.19 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 456.19 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 121,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,040.89/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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