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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 456.78 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 456.78 and 237.16 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 456.78 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/456.78 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 456.78 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 108,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,329.94/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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