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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.09 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.09 and 135.80 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.09 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.09 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.09 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 67,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366.20/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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