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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 455.76 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 455.76 and 286.56 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 455.76 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/455.76 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 455.76 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 130,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,602.59/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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