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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 455.08 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 455.08 and 205.73 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 455.08 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/455.08 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 455.08 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 93,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.61/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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