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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 496.05 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 496.05 and 200.26 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 496.05 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/496.05 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 496.05 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 99,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338.97/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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