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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 456.51 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 456.51 and 305.87 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 456.51 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/456.51 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 456.51 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 139,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,631.67/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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