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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 455.70 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 455.70 and 264.96 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 455.70 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/455.70 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 455.70 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 120,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,742.27/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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