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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 458.28 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 458.28 and 322.30 is: 447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 458.28 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/458.28 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 458.28 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 147,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,703.64/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.04

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