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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 456.11 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 456.11 and 260.63 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 456.11 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/456.11 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 456.11 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 118,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,875.95/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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