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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 456.18 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 456.18 and 278.44 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 456.18 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/456.18 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 456.18 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 127,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,018.76/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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