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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 456.40 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 456.40 and 197.97 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 456.40 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/456.40 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 456.40 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 90,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,353.51/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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