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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 456.19 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 456.19 and 254.98 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 456.19 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/456.19 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 456.19 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 116,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,319.33/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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