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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 495.42 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 495.42 and 198.66 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 495.42 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/495.42 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 495.42 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 98,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,420.14/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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