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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 456.12 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 456.12 and 237.40 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 456.12 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/456.12 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 456.12 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 108,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,282.89/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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