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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 455.97 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 455.97 and 206.10 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 455.97 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/455.97 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 455.97 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 93,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,975.42/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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