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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 456.96 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 456.96 and 256.88 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 456.96 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/456.96 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 456.96 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 117,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,383.88/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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