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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 456.03 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 456.03 and 237.36 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 456.03 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/456.03 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 456.03 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 108,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,243.28/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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