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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 455.49 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 455.49 and 247.59 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 455.49 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/455.49 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 455.49 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 112,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,774.77/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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