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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 456.22 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 456.22 and 247.53 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 456.22 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/456.22 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 456.22 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 112,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930.16/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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