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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 452.39 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 452.39 and 319.95 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 452.39 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/452.39 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 452.39 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 144,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,740.58/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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