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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.61, 455.77 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.61, 455.77 and 237.33 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.61 : 455.77 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.61/455.77 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.61x = 455.77 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.61x = 108,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,166.48/330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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