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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 456.37 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 456.37 and 237.42 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 456.37 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/456.37 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 456.37 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 108,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,350.77/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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