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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 455.78 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 455.78 and 268.30 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 455.78 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/455.78 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 455.78 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 122,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,285.77/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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