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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 455.64 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 455.64 and 197.35 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 455.64 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/455.64 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 455.64 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 89,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,920.55/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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