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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 456.21 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 456.21 and 190.71 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 456.21 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/456.21 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 456.21 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 87,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.81/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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