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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.28 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.28 and 205.64 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.28 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.28 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.28 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 93,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.78/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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