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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 455.79 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 455.79 and 278.38 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 455.79 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/455.79 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 455.79 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 126,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,882.82/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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