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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 455.99 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 455.99 and 206.16 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 455.99 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/455.99 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 455.99 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 94,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005.87/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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