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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 457.10 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 457.10 and 206.93 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 457.10 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/457.10 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 457.10 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 94,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,584.38/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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