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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 455.49 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 455.49 and 251.88 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 455.49 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/455.49 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 455.49 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 114,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,729.33/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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