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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 455.86 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 455.86 and 237.32 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 455.86 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/455.86 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 455.86 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 108,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,183.51/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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