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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 495.35 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 495.35 and 135.17 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 495.35 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/495.35 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 495.35 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 66,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953.31/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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