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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 456.39 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 456.39 and 295.90 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 456.39 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/456.39 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 456.39 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 135,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,045.80/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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