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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 455.48 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 455.48 and 197.31 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 455.48 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/455.48 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 455.48 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 89,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,871.25/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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