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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 456.37 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 456.37 and 206.43 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 456.37 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/456.37 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 456.37 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 94,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,208.46/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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