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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 455.89 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 455.89 and 260.46 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 455.89 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/455.89 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 455.89 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 118,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,741.11/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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