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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 455.55 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 455.55 and 190.26 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 455.55 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/455.55 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 455.55 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 86,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,672.94/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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