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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 455.46 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 455.46 and 197.24 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 455.46 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/455.46 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 455.46 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 89,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,836.07/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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