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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 456.39 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 456.39 and 197.94 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 456.39 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/456.39 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 456.39 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 90,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,337.84/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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