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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 495.72 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 495.72 and 135.42 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 495.72 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/495.72 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 495.72 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 67,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,130.40/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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