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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 456.84 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 456.84 and 252.72 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 456.84 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/456.84 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 456.84 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 115,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,452.60/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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