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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.50, 455.52 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.50, 455.52 and 304.34 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.50 : 455.52 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.50/455.52 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.50x = 455.52 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.50x = 138,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,632.96/330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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