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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 457.05 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 457.05 and 237.76 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 457.05 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/457.05 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 457.05 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 108,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,668.21/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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