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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 456.08 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 456.08 and 251.79 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 456.08 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/456.08 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 456.08 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 114,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,835.12/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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