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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 456.76 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 456.76 and 237.82 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 456.76 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/456.76 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 456.76 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 108,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,626.66/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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