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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 495.79 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 495.79 and 135.79 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 495.79 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/495.79 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 495.79 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 67,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,321.75/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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