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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 497.43 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 497.43 and 302.88 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 497.43 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/497.43 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 497.43 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 150,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661.60/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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