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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 456.57 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 456.57 and 206.69 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 456.57 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/456.57 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 456.57 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 94,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,366.17/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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