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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 456.30 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 456.30 and 297.84 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 456.30 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/456.30 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 456.30 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 135,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,904.39/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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