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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 455.80 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 455.80 and 268.56 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 455.80 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/455.80 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 455.80 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 122,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,409.65/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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