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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.74 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.74 and 190.38 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.74 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.74 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.74 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 86,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.78/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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