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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 496.33 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 496.33 and 135.92 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 496.33 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/496.33 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 496.33 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 67,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458.35/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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