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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 495.48 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 495.48 and 138 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 495.48 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/495.48 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 495.48 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 68,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376.24/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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