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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 456.48 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 456.48 and 272.04 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 456.48 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/456.48 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 456.48 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 124,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,180.82/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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