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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 478.20 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 478.20 and 330 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 478.20 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/478.20 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 478.20 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 157,806
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,806/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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