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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 455.96 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 455.96 and 268.88 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 455.96 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/455.96 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 455.96 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 122,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.52/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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