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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 455.93 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 455.93 and 197.62 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 455.93 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/455.93 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 455.93 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 90,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099.50/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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