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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 455.64 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 455.64 and 268.42 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 455.64 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/455.64 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 455.64 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 122,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,302.89/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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