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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 455.72 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 455.72 and 205.91 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 455.72 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/455.72 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 455.72 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 93,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,834.00/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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