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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.60 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.60 and 135.27 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.60 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.60 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.60 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 67,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039.81/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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