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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 456.48 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 456.48 and 252.88 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 456.48 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/456.48 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 456.48 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 115,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,434.66/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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