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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.77 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.77 and 205.91 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.77 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.77 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.77 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 93,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,847.60/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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