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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 496.46 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 496.46 and 191.94 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 496.46 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/496.46 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 496.46 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 95,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,289.15/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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