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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 456.38 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 456.38 and 304.58 is: 420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 456.38 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/456.38 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 456.38 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 139,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,006.69/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.20

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