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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.23 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.23 and 191.55 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.23 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.23 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.23 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 94,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,859.55/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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