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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 456.51 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 456.51 and 206.54 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 456.51 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/456.51 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 456.51 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 94,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,285.29/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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