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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.55, 455.70 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.55, 455.70 and 255.97 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.55 : 455.70 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.55/455.70 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.55x = 455.70 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.55x = 116,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,647.06/330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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