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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 455.85 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 455.85 and 237.89 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 455.85 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/455.85 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 455.85 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 108,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,439.88/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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