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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 456.15 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 456.15 and 275.14 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 456.15 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/456.15 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 456.15 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 125,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,505.11/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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