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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 456.33 and 302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 456.33 and 302.77 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 456.33 = 302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/456.33 = 302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 456.33 × 302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 138,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163.03/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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