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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 455.22 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 455.22 and 293.90 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 455.22 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/455.22 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 455.22 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 133,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,786.88/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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