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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 455.47 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 455.47 and 205.79 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 455.47 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/455.47 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 455.47 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 93,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,728.38/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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