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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 455.76 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 455.76 and 264.88 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 455.76 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/455.76 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 455.76 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 120,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,721.71/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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