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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 456.78 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 456.78 and 325.17 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 456.78 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/456.78 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 456.78 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 148,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,531.15/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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