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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 455.56 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 455.56 and 197.27 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 455.56 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/455.56 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 455.56 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 89,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,868.32/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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