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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.65 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.65 and 193.99 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.65 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.65 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.65 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 96,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,345.13/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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