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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 455.93 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 455.93 and 318.74 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 455.93 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/455.93 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 455.93 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 145,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,320.45/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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