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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.45 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.45 and 202.26 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.45 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.45 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.45 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 100,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,209.72/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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