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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 494.80 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 494.80 and 206.52 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 494.80 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/494.80 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 494.80 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 102,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,186.10/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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