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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 455.92 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 455.92 and 320.96 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 455.92 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/455.92 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 455.92 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 146,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,332.42/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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