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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 453.52 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 453.52 and 314.24 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 453.52 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/453.52 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 453.52 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 142,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,514.12/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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