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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 456.78 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 456.78 and 206.72 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 456.78 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/456.78 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 456.78 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 94,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,425.56/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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