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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 455.79 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 455.79 and 237.24 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 455.79 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/455.79 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 455.79 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 108,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,131.62/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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