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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 456.80 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 456.80 and 238.12 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 456.80 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/456.80 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 456.80 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 108,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,773.81/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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