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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 456.48 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 456.48 and 206.47 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 456.48 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/456.48 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 456.48 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 94,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248.28/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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