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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 456.18 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 456.18 and 206.46 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 456.18 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/456.18 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 456.18 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 94,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,182.92/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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