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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 455.82 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 455.82 and 240.76 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 455.82 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/455.82 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 455.82 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 109,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,743.22/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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