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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 455.69 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 455.69 and 268.12 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 455.69 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/455.69 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 455.69 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 122,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,180.41/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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