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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 455.94 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 455.94 and 197.70 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 455.94 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/455.94 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 455.94 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 90,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139.34/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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