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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 456.12 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 456.12 and 268.55 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 456.12 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/456.12 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 456.12 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 122,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,491.03/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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