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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 496.06 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 496.06 and 193.48 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 496.06 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/496.06 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 496.06 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 95,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,977.69/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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