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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 495.98 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 495.98 and 202.49 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 495.98 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/495.98 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 495.98 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 100,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,427.50/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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