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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 495.96 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 495.96 and 193.38 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 495.96 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/495.96 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 495.96 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 95,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,908.74/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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