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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 455.89 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 455.89 and 190.43 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 455.89 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/455.89 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 455.89 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 86,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812.38/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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