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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 456.40 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 456.40 and 307.41 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 456.40 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/456.40 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 456.40 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 140,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,301.92/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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