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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 455.94 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 455.94 and 237.30 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 455.94 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/455.94 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 455.94 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 108,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,194.56/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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