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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 455.66 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 455.66 and 197.46 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 455.66 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/455.66 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 455.66 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 89,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,974.62/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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