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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 455.92 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 455.92 and 293.91 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 455.92 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/455.92 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 455.92 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 133,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,999.45/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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