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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 455.96 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 455.96 and 192.44 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 455.96 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/455.96 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 455.96 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 87,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,744.94/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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