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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 455.98 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 455.98 and 237.16 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 455.98 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/455.98 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 455.98 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 108,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,140.22/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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