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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 495.75 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 495.75 and 200.58 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 495.75 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/495.75 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 495.75 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 99,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,436.43/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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